I am very pleased to be able to include a second article on "Gardening" by Tony Bassett, and the first article on "Wood Samples" by Tom Cudby.
I would like to encourage all trades to submit articles of interest about their particular work, because I feel it is all too easy for one trade to
feel theirs is the only one that is any good, and that all the others are "easy." It is very good for all of us to remember that we are all "cogs in the
wheel of progress," and every one is equally important.. This does not mean that boys should not be proud of their own particular trade, in fact
it should have the opposite effect—to be as efficient as possible so as not to let the other trades down. This all adds up, of course, to team spirit,
and without that spirit no one is any good to himself or his fellow men.
Competitions: Despite the apathy shown by the boys with the previous competitions, I have again included three in this issue (thanks to the
people who find time to make such contributions to their Magazine) just to see if any enthusiasm can be found. My apologies to Mr. White for
a misprint in the last issue of his Junior problem, which made it impossible to be worked out. However, Mr. White has kindly donated another
problem for the Juniors this time. With regards to the other competitions, no essays were received and only one boy bothered to do the crossword.
Perhaps with the coming of the spring, which we hope will produce sunny days, enthusiasm will be on the up-grade, and more boys will think
their Magazine worth supporting. How fortunate you are in having such a good lead from your teachers and home staff !

What's My Line?
Even those who have never seen it will probably have heard of the Television programme "What's My Line?" Four persons ask questions of a
subject who sits opposite to them and to all their questions the subject answers just "Yes" or "No". The aim is to find out what he or she does
for a living; if the panel hasn't discovered this before there have been ten "No" answers then the subject has won and gets a certificate. It sounds
a very simple game and one would think the viewers would get tired of it, but it goes on and on and seems to be as popular as ever. One
fascinating aspect of the programme is the infinite variety of jobs there seems to be. The members of the panel become very adept at asking
just the right question which lead them to the answer and also observe more closely than most of us details of dress and deportment and those
little mannerisms which give the game for example, on one recent occasion, when the panel were blindfolded, a famous jockey gave one of those
shrewd observers a clue by the lightness of his tread and the sprightliness of his walk. The work we do and the way we do it surely leave their
marks upon us.
Part of the fun of this programme arises from the choice of out-of-the-way jobs. There are some things in life we take so much for granted we
never connect them with someone's daily work. On the programme last Sunday evening there appeared a charming young lady from Belfast.
She was a sausage-linker; in other words she spent her working hours dividing the length of sausage as produced by the machine into convenient
lengths by a dextrous twist of the skin, so that when they are on our menu we can have a couple of snorkers each and no argument. Did the panel
guess her occupation? Believe it or not, they did! But what of the lady, was she depressed by such a monotonous job? Not a bit of it, she was a
handsome smiling young woman, who did a humble but useful job of work. I only hope she loops an extra long one now and then and one of
these lands on your plate.
Well, what's your line—gardener, painter, printer, carpenter, sheet-metal worker or shoemaker? Whichever it is, it's rather more difficult than
sausage linking and provides a great deal more interest and variety. Are you glad to have the chance of learning a job requiring knowledge and
skill? It is a great privilege to be a creative worker; if you stop to consider how very useful and important your work is, surely it must give you
satisfaction. It's very noticeable here at Goldings that the most contented boys are those who can give a positive answer to this question,
"What's My Line ?" I trust this Easter time will find all Goldings boys with their minds made up and that their line is one that will bring them
personal happiness through honest work and service for the common good.
R. F. W

Chaplain's Notes
The Confirmation is the great event of this term. It is an impressive ceremony, which, under God's providence, has persisted through the
changing scenes of history. It has persisted ever since Bible times, when the first Bishops "laid their hands upon those who had been baptised,"
and they received the power of God's Spirit (Acts VIII).
The service may take place in a desert, where a few faithful lads in some isolated military unit have been prepared by their padre under difficult
conditions. It may be in the mission fields, where the light of Christ's Church has brought new life to the people that walked in darkness. It may
be in cathedrals and parish churches throughout the world, where countless Christian people have committed themselves to be loyal to their
baptism promise. Or it may be in the quiet and dignified atmosphere of a school chapel, where a number of young men choose to follow Christ,
and have the courage and the humility to subject themselves to this Divine ordinance.
Wherever it takes place, Confirmation is a great event. Let us congratulate our candidates on achieving the maturity which makes them full
members of their church, and let us pray that they may always find true joy as faithful soldiers under the banner of our Lord and Master. For the
Church of Christ is built on a rock, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And it's a great thing to be on the winning side . . .
E. A.

COMINGS AND GOINGS
Boys Left during the Spring Term, 1958
BOWEN, A., McCall; May, 1956, to December, 1957. Restored.
BRADLEY, J., Somerset; April, 1956, to January, 1958. Situation on farm.
CLARKE, E., Somerset; April, 1955, to January, 1958. Situation s Bootmaker.
GILLINGHAM, C., Somerset; April, 1955, to December,. 1957; Prefect,1957; Colours for Athletics. Situation as Sheet Metal Worker.
JOHNSTON, H., Aberdeen; September, 1955, to April, 1957. Restored.
KNIGHT, W., Aberdeen; April, 1956, to January, 1958. Situation as Bootmaker.
MILSOM, J., Cairns; June, 1956, to December, 1957; Prefect, 1957. Situation as Sheet Metal Worker.
OSBORNE, N., Aberdeen; April, 1955, to February, 1958. To Sea Training School.
RUSSELL, P., Somerset; May, 1954, to January, 1958; Prefect, 1957. Situation as Bootmaker.
SMITH, N., Cairns; September, 1956, to March, 1958. Colours for football and cricket; Prefect, 1957. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
STUBBS, J., Somerset; April, 1956, to January, 1958. Situation as Gardener.
THOMAS, R. Aberdeen; October, 1952, to March, 1958. Situation as Gardener.
WHITE, G., Buxton; September, 1956, to December, 1957. Restored.

New Entrants during Spring Term, 1958

Name

BERESFORD, P.
BLACKMAN, R.
CARRIER, T.
COPPING, P.
MEEK, A.
ROWELL, M.
ROWELL, A.
RUSSELL, T.
THOMPSON, A.
WALLACE, G.
WALMSLEY, T.

Goldings Old Boys' Association
FOOTBALL
In the last issue I said that we hoped to do well in either the League or Cup Competitions. At the moment we are second in the League with one
point in hand. Unfortunately we were defeated by Watton in the Cup semi-final 4—3 which was a fair result on the day's play. Main goal scorers
so far this season are: C. Steele, 38; D. Kuscharski, 20; B. McCarthy, 12; W. Turner, 9; P. Alsemgeest, 7.
TABLE TENNIS
This is the first year that we have entered the Open Championships and in two separate cases our players were drawn against last year's holders
of the Doubles and Veteran's Singles. Had this not happened we might of had a better run in one of these competitions. Taking things on the
whole we have had quite a good season. With such a keen interest in this field it is hoped to run three teams next year when we anticipate having
our Premier team players with us again.
It is interesting, I think, to mention that in the last year, 25 members have taken part in one or other of the above sports.
ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE
This will be held at the Shire Hall, Hertford, on Friday, 18th April. The Dinner (7.30 for 7.45 p.m.) will be followed by a Dance from 9 p.m. To
I a.m. This occasion will not be open to the general public but to friends of the Staff and Old Boys.
Tickets for this will be: — Dinner and Dance, l0. 6d.; Dance only, 5s.
Tickets can be obtained from any member of the Association.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
This will be held on Friday, 11th April, in the School Room. All those connected in any way with the Association are asked to attend. The
meeting will start at 8 o'clock.
T. ALLEN, Hon. Secretary.

News of Old Boys
HARRY BINMFJ.D: Spent Christinas at the School, and is working and living in London.
Present address: 44 Manor Road, Leyton, London, E 10,
TONY BLACKBURN: Spent Christmas at the School, and appears to be very happy in his job as a painter. Present address: 55 Galloway Road,
Shepherd's Hush, London, W.I2.
JOHN COOMBER: Had a Greetings Card at Christmas and appears quite happy. Present address: 11 Hollins Road, Harrogate.
ROY DEAN: Is now engaged to be married (congratulations Roy), and has changed his address to: 133 Croxted Road, West
Dulwich, London, S.E.23
KENNETH JESSOP : Spent a week-end with us in March. Working as a carpenter in West Ham.
Present address: 27 Chapter Road, Walworth, London, S.E.I7.
HENRY JOHNSTONS : Spent a week-end with us in January and is doing very well in his situation. Present address: 269 Hook
Rise, Talworth, near Surbiton, Surrey.
DEREK JOHNSON: Spent Christmas at the School. He has just changed his job and likes it very much.
Present address: 12 Weagall Road, London, S.E.I2.
R. E. KNIGHT : Left Goldings in 1939 and renewed his association with us by spending Christmas here. Present address: 55
Shottery Road, Stratford-on-Avon.
REG. LONGMAN: Left Goldings in 1950 and is now in Canada, after having spent some time in Persia as a foreman carpenter for the Iranium
Oil Company. Present address: 25 Alberta Avenue, Ontario, Canada.
A. LEVY: An old School Captain of pre-war days who has really made his way in the world and is now Head Teacher at the
Willenhall C. of E. School, St. James's Lane, Coventry.
JAMES MCMILLAN: Is now serving in the 2nd Bn. Coldstream Guards, but managed to spend a week with us in March.
Present address: 23474284 Gdsmn. J. McMillan, Officers' Mess, 2nd Bn. Coldstream Guards, Wellington Barracks, London, S.W.1.
DEREK MUNDEY : Sent cards to many members of staff and boys at Christmas. Is very happy with a bread rusk firm in Ipswich.
Present address: 60 Gloucester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.
PETER PARRY : Spent three weeks with us over Christmas and the New Year. Is doing very well in the 1st Bn. Queen's Royal Regiment.
DAVID REEHEAD : Has apparently settled down well in his job at Abingdon. Present address: 2 Church Farm, Radley, Abingdon, Berks.
TOM REID : Has settled down nicely in his new job in Scotland; also his brother Bill.
Their present address is: 47 North Bank Road, Prestopans, East Lothian.